Senator Tulfo Calls for Senate Attendance Amid Estrada's Arrest
Tulfo urges peers to show up: We could’ve prayed together for Estrada

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Senator Erwin Tulfo urged his Senate colleagues to attend sessions despite frustrations over recent events, particularly the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on plunder charges. Tulfo emphasized the importance of showing up for work and suggested they could express their grievances during debates.
- 01Senator Erwin Tulfo criticized the Senate majority's absence during a session, highlighting the need for attendance despite frustrations.
- 02Senator Jinggoy Estrada was arrested over a non-bailable plunder case related to flood control projects.
- 03Tulfo suggested that the Senate could have held a prayer session for Estrada instead of boycotting the session.
- 04Concerns were raised about the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, particularly his inability to manage the majority's response.
- 05Tulfo expressed doubts about running for re-election in 2031 if the current political climate continues.
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In a recent address, Senator Erwin Tulfo urged his colleagues in the Senate majority to attend sessions despite their frustrations over the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada. The Senate session scheduled for Monday was disrupted as the majority, led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, did not attend, resulting in a lack of quorum. Tulfo emphasized that senators should express their grievances during debates instead of boycotting sessions. Estrada's arrest is linked to a plunder case involving flood control projects, and Tulfo criticized the Senate leadership for prioritizing the defense of arrested senators over legislative duties. He proposed that the Senate could have held a prayer session for Estrada, reflecting on the need for unity and purpose. Furthermore, Tulfo expressed his disillusionment with the current state of the Senate, indicating he might not seek re-election in 2031 if such political dynamics persist.
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